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Entries from February 2009

Blackbird Singing

February 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Bakery

I love to bake my own treats, but there’s nothing as luxurious as receiving a package of goodies. Sure, I love flowers and chocolate, but send me cookies and I’m yours forever.
So I perked up when I saw an article in DailyCandy Everywhere this week
about Blackbird Bakery, a gluten-free bakery in Austin, TX.
I placed orders [...]

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A Pleasant Surprise at Mandalay

February 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Restaurants, Washington, D.C.

Behold: A tale of happily ever after, Burmese-style.
If there’s one thing this gluten intolerance has done, it’s eliminate my faith in the restaurant community. I’ve come to assume that restaurants will serve me, but not go out of their way to include me. That means that they can make a dish and withhold soy sauce [...]

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Uno Slice, Por Favor

February 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Elsewhere, Los Angeles, Restaurants, Uncategorized, Washington, D.C.

Good news, pie fans. Uno Chicago Grill has expanded its gluten-free pizza offerings from a small test trial in New England to a permanent menu offering in any location.
That’s right! Now it’s possible to get gluten-free pies at one of the biggest, greasiest pizza chains in the country. I haven’t been to Uno since an [...]

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